Associate Vice President, Administration and Auxiliary Services

Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 public research university, seeks an accomplished, collaborative, forward-looking leader to serve as its next Associate Vice President, Administration and Auxiliary Services (AVP). Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the AVP will lead a diverse portfolio of auxiliary services, compliance, procurement, real property, facilities, and campus administrative functions that are essential to the University’s daily operations and the experience of its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests across the campus at a pivotal time as UMBC advances Bold Moves, its university strategic plan.

The AVP will combine strategic vision with practical execution, financial and operational expertise with strong relationship skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset with the discipline needed to build sustainable systems that support institutional priorities.

The Associate Vice President, Administration and Auxiliary Services (AVP) is a senior leader within UMBC’s Division of Administration and Finance, reporting directly to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VPAF & CFO). The AVP provides strategic and operational leadership for a broad portfolio of campus services and functions that shape the daily experience of the campus community, support the University’s strategic priorities, and advance a culture of innovation and excellence across the campus. The AVP will partner with the VPAF & CFO to develop and implement effective financial and operational policies, procedures, and practices that strengthen institutional effectiveness and align with UMBC’s vision, mission, values, and the ambitions of Bold Moves, UMBC’s strategic plan.

The portfolio encompasses auxiliary services—including the campus bookstore, campus card and mail services, dining, vending, and the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena—as well as the Rita Rossi Colwell Center at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The AVP also provides strategic leadership for facilities management, environmental safety and health, management advisory services, procurement and strategic sourcing, and real property initiatives and transactions. The AVP will play an important role in advancing the University’s strategic plan by identifying opportunities to generate new revenue, optimize resources, and guide short- and long-term investments that strengthen UMBC’s operations and position the University to realize its full potential.

Full Description and to Apply

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or a closely related field required.
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible administrative management experience in a large and complex organization, with a significant portion in leadership roles involving oversight of teams and multiple operational functions.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing real property matters, including lease negotiations, acquisitions, license agreements, or comparable complex transactions involving legal and regulatory considerations.
• Experience overseeing budgets of significant scale, including responsibility for fiscal accountability, budget monitoring, and financial reporting across multiple operational units.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing contract review, negotiation, and management, including complex vendor, procurement, or service agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, improve operational effectiveness and service delivery, and build collaborative relationships across a complex, decentralized organization.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic oversight of facilities management, capital planning, infrastructure investments, or comparable large-scale physical assets.

• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience leading auxiliary services operations — such as dining, bookstore, campus card, or arena management — or comparable service delivery functions, including management of outside contractors, is preferred.
• Higher education experience, particularly in a public research university or university system environment, is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with state procurement regulations and public contracting requirements, particularly in a Maryland or comparable public higher education context, preferred.
• Experience working with state regulatory bodies, system-level governance structures, or legislative oversight processes preferred.

A background check will be required. 

DSG Global has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Beth Schaefer, Managing Director, and Laura Bertonazzi, Managing Associate. To express interest in this role, please submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile.

All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary: $230,000-$265,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.